Maragos Pushing Ahead

US Senate Candidate George Maragos made it clear he won’t be stepping aside for Congressman Bob Turner this afternoon when he released this brief statement:

“I am focused on my campaign and currently in Albany meeting with the Republican State Assembly discussing statewide economic issues. I will be announcing additional endorsements of my nomination for U.S. Senate shortly.”

No word on what the additional endorsements will be.

Maragos has already lined up more than 25% of the weighted vote in endorsements from GOP county chairs. So, if the votes stick, he will be on the ballot.

NY1 spoke to Queens GOP Chair Phil Ragusa today who said he is still sticking with Maragos. But there is likely to be conflict among Queens GOP rank and file members now that Turner is in the race, because his current seat is primarily in Queens.